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Cup with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Cup with Cover is a white ceramic container with a domed lid. The body of the cup is decorated with a black floral pattern. A thick black band encircles the middle of the cup. A thinner black band encircles the bottom of the cup, featuring a geometric pattern. The lid features a small knob on top and a similar black floral pattern to the body. The background of the image is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1780
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, gold and colored enamels
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
495 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette